美国文学富兰克林.ppt

* Benjamin Franklin And his Autobiography Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705] – April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. Life and works: printer editor scientist published the Pennsylvania Gazette (newspaper) opened his own print shop for 20 years made experiment with a kite, proving that lightning was electricity inventor lightning rod, Franklin stove, bifocal glasses politician He was the only American to sign the four documents that created the United States: The Declaration of Independence, The Treaty of Alliance with France, The Treaty of Peace with England, The Constitution prose writer the great man of letters Autobiography《自传》 Poor Richard’s Almanac 《穷理查德历书》 founded the first public library, organized the first fire department and the first paid police force, founded a school and a hospital. public-spirited citizen Autobiography The style: it is the pattern of Puritan simplicity, directness, and concision(言简意赅). The narrative is lucid(易懂的), the structure is simple, the imagery is homely(朴素的). Autobiography It is regarded as one of the most important works of American literature produced during the 18th century. It is a record of a man rising to wealth and fame from a state of poverty and obscurity into which he was born, an account of the colorful career of Americas first self-made man. It is a Puritan document --it is a record of self-examination(自我审视) and self-improvement (自我完善)： he believes that God helps those who help themselves and that every calling is a service to God, in order to get on in the world, one has to be industrious, frugal, and prudent. Autobiography It is an elucidation (阐述)of the fact that Franklin was spokesman for enlightenment: he represents American idea--- man is basically good and free by nature, endowed by God with certain inalienable(不可剥夺的) rights of liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The Autobiography(13 virtues ) by B. Fra